2011-04-09

Esterification Reaction

Esterification occurs between carboxylic acids and alcohols.

The colourfull notes from my students(5H) show reaction between ethanoic acid and different alcohols(methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol).



3 comments:

  1. i wanna ask question..
    why is the mixture heated using water bath in esterification?

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  2. to ensure the carboxylic acids and alcohols react completely to produce ester....

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    1. Because alcohols are highly flammable. it would not be wise to expose it to an open flame(bunsen burner)

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